TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Roadwork underway from Duette to Charlotte

STAFF REPORT

Published: Monday, March 18, 2013 at 1:00 a.m.

Last Modified: Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 12:56 p.m.

Drivers in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties are advised to use caution in the following areas where the Florida Department of Transportation says road construction or other projects affecting traffic are underway this week:

— S.R. 70 from Lorraine Road to County Road 675. Intermittent lane closures between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. and between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. Crews are resurfacing the highway and working on guardrails, drainage, signs and pavement markings.

— S.R. 70 from west of Lockwood Ridge Road to west of 47th Street East. Intermittent lane closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. while crews work on resurfacing, signals, curbs, gutters and sidewalks.

— Interstate 75 from the Tuckers Grade interchange to south of the North Jones Loop interchange. Watch for lane shifts as crews widen the highway to six lanes. Expect lane closures in both directions from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. The northbound exit ramp will be closed from 11 p.m. Wednesday to 5 a.m. Thursday. The southbound entrance ramp will be closed from 11 p.m. Tuesday to 5 a.m. Wednesday.

— U.S. 41 (Cross Street) from south end of Gilchrist Bridge to Marion Street. Crews are repairing sidewalks. Expect lane closures from 8:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.